Sumo Wrestling is a sport you associate with nowhere else but Japan, and during my stay I knew I had to experience it. Besides the very basics, I came into the country knowing next to nothing about the sport. Which is why when in Japan, I could not wait to experience the Tokyo Sumo show. […]
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2026 is shaping up to be a year of travel for me, and I am always on the lookout for new backpacks. I was checking Gregory out at the National Outdoor Show 2026 when they offered to send a few bags for me to test, including a new backpack, the Rhune 25l. Rhune 25l: Quick
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Despite the jetlag and a serious lack of sleep, my time in Japan was limited, and I wanted to make sure I didn’t waste a single morning. So, in an attempt to force myself out of bed early, I booked teamLab Planets for my first full day in Tokyo. Having something planned first thing usually
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Flying out to Japan, Hakone was the destination I knew the least about, but the little I did know intrigued me the most. The area is known for its onsen hot spring resorts, and experiencing one was high on my Japan wishlist. Before arriving in Hakone, I made a last-minute change to my hotel. I
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2026 marks the year both myself and Pokemon turn 30. I’ve grown up with Pokémon, and somehow still love it just as much now as I did when I was a kid. So when the PokéPark Kanto opened just outside of Tokyo, it felt like the perfect way to celebrate both of the milestones. I
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Marmaris is known as a classic sunshine holiday destination, with warm weather, beachside resorts, relaxed dinners and plenty of time by the pool. But when Jet2 Holidays invited me to visit for five days, the trip showed me that there is so much more to Marmaris if you venture beyond the hotel. Over five days,
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Planning your first trip to Japan can feel overwhelming. There are bullet trains, hotel changes, more experiences than you could fit into one trip. This 12 day Japan itinerary follows the exact route I took through Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Hiroshima and Mayajima. You’ll find where I went each day, how I travelled between
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In this Urth Dolomite 5L sling review, I’ll be sharing how this compact camera sling performed during my recent trip to Japan. Before travelling, I was looing for a lightweight camera bag that could carry my everyday photography setup, feel comfortable on long days exploring, and pack down easily inside my suitcase for the flight
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I am a firm believer that every camera lens should have a filter, regardless of what type of photographer you are. And that goes double if you are a landscape or travel photographer. A UV filter at minimum adds an extra layer of protection to your glass, and other filters can add to your shoots.
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I am always on the hunt for travel gear, things that can make me safer, improve the quality of my travel or just make things easier for me. Whilst attending a recent trade show, I bumped into Unity Distributions who were showcasing some of their clients, including Suprabeam. Unity kindly offered to send one of
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